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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Prime location
  • Balcony
  • Walk-in closets
  • Small-town charm
  • Spacious bedrooms

Location

300 S Straughan Ave, Boise, ID 83712, USA|East End
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Management

Magnet Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(208) 268-0060

Property Overview

Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes offers strong overall value with high expert scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, plus a verified quality rating. Residents can enjoy features like a dishwasher, balcony, walk-in closets, and spacious bedrooms in a prime, small-town charm setting close to highly rated schools. The community is particularly appealing for active and social lifestyles, with an on-site pool and fitness center, abundant nearby sports facilities, parks, and a wide range of restaurants.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

Beaumont2 bed1.5 bath989 sqft$1,595 /mo1 unit availableThis 989-square foot apartment home offers two large bedrooms, one with a private half bathroom, along with a main bathroom. There is a dedicated storage space for linens and towels. The living area is extra spacious and inviting. The kitchen provides extra counter space, a range, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Enjoy a private patio on the ground floor or a balcony on an upper floor for relaxation.

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Amenities for Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness Center

Grounds

Swimming Pool
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units130
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About Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes

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Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community at our beautiful apartment homes in the desirable Boise East End district. Situated off Warm Springs Road and blocks from the scenic greenbelt, our tree lined apartment homes offer an exceptional living experience surrounded by nature's beauty. With our prime location, you can live and play in the same area, enjoying the best of what Boise has to offer. Two properties, one community. Welcome to your new home, where timeless charm meets contemporary lifestyle. Nestled in a park-like setting in the heart of bustling Boise, our classic apartment homes offer the best of both worlds the energy and excitement of the big city coupled with the safety and friendliness of small-town charm.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.0
/10
Excellent
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes is great for:

Social life

  • 140 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 36 parks and recreation options

Wellness

  • On-site fitness center or gym
  • On-site pool or spa
  • 36 parks nearby
  • 11 health/wellness centers nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 70 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in East End

2-bedroom apartments at Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in East End.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
East End
Boise City
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Boise City
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,325
June 2024$1,309
July 2024$1,337
August 2024$1,331
September 2024$1,360
October 2024$1,349
November 2024$1,339
December 2024$1,391
January 2025$1,379
February 2025$1,366
March 2025$1,334
April 2025$1,329
May 2025$1,302
June 2025$1,295
July 2025$1,295
August 2025$1,275
September 2025$1,267
October 2025$1,310
November 2025$1,323
December 2025$1,328
January 2026$1,324
February 2026$1,306
March 2026$1,295
April 2026$1,293
May 2026$1,300
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in East End
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,310
June 2024$1,300
July 2024$1,340
August 2024$1,315
September 2024$1,325
October 2024$1,380
November 2024$1,331
December 2024$1,393
January 2025$1,415
February 2025$1,402
March 2025$1,466
April 2025$1,470
May 2025$1,407
June 2025$1,364
July 2025$1,332
August 2025$1,304
September 2025$1,345
October 2025$1,497
November 2025$1,301
December 2025$1,252
January 2026$1,330
February 2026$1,315
March 2026$1,360
April 2026$1,338
May 2026$1,345

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Schools near Cambridge Dorchester Apartment Homes

Adams Elementary School

1725 east warm springs ave

boise, ID, 83712

PK, K-6Public
A-

Madison Early Childhood School

2215 west madison ave

boise, ID, 83702

PKPublic

Collister Elementary School

4426 catalpa dr

boise, ID, 83703

PK, K-6Public
A

Boise Online School - Elementary School

8169 west victory rd

boise, ID, 83709

K-6Public
B

Hillsdale Elementary School

5225 south howry ln

meridian, ID, 83642

PK, K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

East End | Boise City, ID

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Boise near 300 S Straughan Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 300 S Straughan Ave, Boise

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 300 S Straughan Ave

Whole Foods Market
401 S Broadway Ave
WinCo Foods
110 E Myrtle St
Albertsons Companies, Inc
250 E Parkcenter Blvd
Albertsons
1219 S Broadway Ave
J A & Kathryn Albertson Foundation
501 E Baybrook Ct

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